SISSETON, S.D. – Visitors will get to experience the beauty and wonder of Sica Hollow State Park first-hand on the Fall Foliage Walk in the Park on Sept. 24.

The guided nature walk will take visitors along the along the Trail of the Spirits, a designated National Recreation Trail, and through the Sica Hollow woodland. Along the way, visitors will identify native plants and wildlife, discover American Indian legends, and learn about the natural forces that created the hollow, all while immersed in the park’s famous fall foliage.

The walk will begin at the picnic area near the trailhead at 2 p.m. and take approximately one hour. Participants should dress accordingly for the weather and wear good hiking shoes and insect repellent.

There is no cost to participate, although a park entrance license is required. For more information, call the park office at (605) 448-5701. Sica Hollow State Park is located 15-miles northwest of Sisseton off S.D. Hwy 10.

The Walk in the Park program is a series of educational, guided hikes held throughout the year in South Dakota state parks, recreation areas and nature preserves. Parks staff and volunteers lead the programs, which are co-sponsored by the S.D. Departments of Health and Education.